Some gun dealers were greeted with a line of customers waiting to get into their business Thursday morning, the day after three new pieces of gun-control legislation were signed into Colorado law.

"We had a line of more than 20 waiting; not that we have much left to sell them," said Richard Taylor, manager of Firing Line in Aurora.

The shop, billed as the largest gun dealer in the state, had additional staff working Thursday expecting a rush of those seeking ammunition magazines, Taylor said.

On Wednesday, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three gun bills into law, the most controversial banning ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.

Those expecting the bill to be signed didn't wait to stock up, knowing the measure allowed previously bought magazines to be grandfathered in.

"I've been coming here every other day for new mags," said Alex Weldon, while shopping at Firing Line Tuesday. "I'm hoarding as many as I can."

The magazine limit will not become law until July 1, but the law mandating customers be charged a $10 background check fee started Thursday.

"I haven't heard exactly how it will work yet," Taylor said.

Susan Medina, CBI spokeswoman, said the agency will invoice dealers at the end of the month for payment.

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The interpretation of the magazine limit law includes any unit that can be converted to hold more than 15 rounds, and with almost every single magazine and clip in production today made with a removable base plate, technically allowing for extensions, Taylor said his days of selling those are in question.

"It's going to be really tough," he said. "We are going to have to speak with lawyers and find out what we can and cannot do."

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